Ancient Ireland’s Environmental Laws Were 1,000 Years Ahead of Their Time
Imagine living in a society where cutting down the wrong tree could cost you the same penalty as harming a human chief. Where poisoning a river carried massive fines. Where…
When Brehon Law Stirred the Waters: The Fight for the Erne and Beyond
1. A Bold Daylight Caper Picture a crisp June morning in 1925, the sun spilling golden light across the River Erne in Co. Donegal. A crew of six fishermen from…
The Defeat of the Tuatha Dé Danann – How Mere Mortals Destroyed the Old Gods
The Battle of Tailtiu, a pivotal event in Irish mythology, marked the decisive confrontation between the Milesians, the ancestral Gaels, and the Tuatha Dé Danann, the divine race that ruled…
The Fat of the Land: A Beginner’s Guide to Exploring Ireland’s Abundant Edible Landscapes
Ireland's landscapes are not only breathtakingly beautiful but also teeming with a diverse array of edible plants, herbs, and lesser-known food sources waiting to be discovered. From the lush green…
Clay, Water, Seed, Leaf – Part IV
Part IV of the Living Law Series, exploring ritual, skin, and the memory of land. In every culture that has lived close to the soil, the body was seen not…
What Does The Word “Síocháin” Mean to Me?
To me, síocháin is more than a word—it is a living essence, a gentle whisper carried on the wind across Ireland's emerald hills, evoking a profound harmony that weaves together…
Alignments in the Irish Landscape? With Guest Ray Keogh
Join Ciarán McMahon and me as we talk to Ray Keogh, who first noticed that certain landmarks were aligned while visiting Egypt. This realisation led to his searching for similar…
How Can Brehon Law Solve Today’s Problems? Irish Libertarian Perspective with X-Space host DáireBTC
In this episode, I have a conversation with DáireBTC over on his X Space, which he hosts every Sunday at 7.30 PM Irish Time. We talk about the difference between…
In Memoriam: Reflecting on the Life and Legacy of Manchán Magan – A Tribute Through Community Voices
Join us in this heartfelt episode as we reflect on the extraordinary life of Manchán Magan, the beloved Irish writer, broadcaster, and documentary maker who passed away on October 2,…
Changelings, Fairies, and Witchcraft? The Full, Unsparing Account of Bridget Cleary’s Murder in March 1895
Ballyvadhea, County Tipperary – March 1895Retold by Kevin Flanagan on 31 October 2025 In 1895, gripped by paranoia and fear, Michael Cleary and his accomplices would burn Michael's wife, Bridget,…